MCL Reference Dept.

Computer classes

Course descriptions & directions to MCL
Call (973) 285-6939 or e-mail to register for free classes. Classes are limited to the 20 places in our computer lab. To receive advance notice (e-mail) of classes and programs, sign up for the events@mcl mailing list.

June classes taking reservations starting May 1

MAY

PC Basics
PC Basics 1, Mon., May 5, 2-3:30PM
PC Basics 2, Mon., May 12, 2-3:30PM
PC Basics 3, Mon., May 19, 2-3:30PM

Software classes
Excel review, Sat., May 10, 10-11:30AM New!
Word for beginners 1, Fri. May 2, 10-11:30AM
Word 1, Wed., May 7, 7-8:30PM
Word 2, Fri., May 9, 10-11:30AM
Word 2, Wed., May 14, 7-8:30PM
Word 3, Fri., May 16, 10-11:30AM
Word 3, Wed., May 28, 7-8:30PM
Word 4, Fri., May 30, 10-11:30AM
Word 4, Sat., May 31, 10-11:30AM
Make your own business cards (Word), Thurs., May 29, 1-2:30PM New!

E-mail classes
E-Mail basics 1, Tues., May 13, 2-3:30PM
E-Mail basics 2, Tues., May 20, 2-4PM

Internet & information
Discover! Music, Thurs., May 22, 2-3:30PM New!
Genealogy lab, Thurs., May 15, 2-4PM New!
Internet job search, Sat., May 17, 10-11:30AM
Introduction to the Internet, Sat., May 3, 10-11:30AM
Welcome to the library, Wed., May 21, 2-3:30PM New!

JUNE

Software classes
Excel 1, Mon., June 16, 2-3:30PM
Excel 2, Mon., June 23, 2-3:30PM
PowerPoint 1, Mon., June 9, 2-3:30PM
Word for beginners 1, Tues. June 3, 10-11:30AM
Word 1, Sat., June 14, 10-11:30AM
Word 2, Tues., June 10, 10-11:30AM
Word 3, Tues., June 17, 10-11:30AM
Word 4, Tues., June 24, 10-11:30AM
Easy, breezy posters (Word), Tues., June 17, 2-3:30PM

E-mail classes
...New! Now featuring GMail
E-Mail basics 1, Tues., June 3, 2-3:30PM
E-Mail basics 2, Tues., June 10, 2-3:30PM

EBay
EBay buying, Thurs., June 12, 2-3:30PM
EBay selling, Thurs., June 26, 2-3:30PM

Internet & information
Company research for job seekers, Mon., June 9, 12-1:30PM
Digital photography,Sat., June 7, 10-11:30AM
Google tips, Tues., June 24, 2-3:30PM
Health on the 'Net, Wed., June 4, 10-11:30AM
People, places & things, Sat., June 21, 10-11:30AM
Social software, Thurs., June 19, 2-3:30PM New!
Travel planning online, Sat., June 28, 10-11:30AM
Typing & mouse practice, Fri. June 6, 10-11:30AM

Local schools offer intermediate & advanced classes on specific
programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PageMaker, Publisher, Quicken, etc.)

To learn more about the Internet and "surfing" online, we suggest
Basic Browsing from the AARP
Learn the Net
The Living Internet

Questions? Call (973-285-6969) or e-mail our Training Librarian.

MCL Computer Classes--There is limited seating so sign up early! Priority in sign-up is given to those who have not taken any of our classes before. Seniors classes are intended to go at a slightly slower pace, covering less material in a session than the general classes. Basic mouse skills are recommended for all but the introductory course. Many of these courses are offered monthly, but some are offered on an irregular basis.

Alternative Health: Overview of online sources for learning about alternative health treatments. Special emphasis on evaluating medical Web site.
Blog: creating your own account: You'll set up your blog in Google's Blogger or in WordPress and "claim it" in Technorati.
Blogs, bloggers, and the blogosphere: what's the fuss?: An introduction to blogs; why does even CNN include these in their news reports?
Cooking & recipes: Best sites for great recipes, cooking conversion tools, food safety & more!
Consumer information on the 'Net: Check on the safety of everything from medicines to cars and cruise ships. How/where to file consumer complaints and how to identify cyber-companies.
Customizing your Internet: How to save your favorite places, create folders, change font size, set your home page and personalize your screen.
Discover! Music: Take a tour of some of the best discovery and appreciation tools for the humanities. MCL's book, audio, and databases will be featured.
E-Bay: buying: General introduction to E-BAY; focus is on how to register and purchase items.
E-Bay: selling: How to get started selling your items on E-Bay. Requires: E-Bay buying
E-Mail Basics 1: Hands-on workshop helps you establish a free GMail account. Limited to 10 people.
E-Mail Basics 2: For people who have taken E-Mail Basics 1 or already have e-mail accounts. Learn how to send/receive attachments, create folders, and set up an address book. We recommend you take this class a month after the Basics 1 class. Limited to 14 people.
Easy, breezy posters: creating flyers and signs with Word: Learn how to make posters with borders and pictures. Requires basic familiarity with Word.
Excel 1: Learn how to create simple spreadsheets with MicroSoft Excel.
Excel 2: Spreadsheet formatting and editing techniques; introduction to charts.
Excel review: Refresher course for creating spreadsheets, charts & graphs. Requires: Excel 1 & 2 OR Excel experience.
Genealogy lab: Bring your ancestry puzzles and stumpers, use the library databaes or books and consult with one of our librarians.
Genealogy sources: books, databases and Web sites: An overview of materials that will help you work forward or backward in your family search.
Google tips: Take an in-depth look at the newest features of Google, one of the most popular search engines on the Web.
Health on the 'Net: Focuses on which health sites are reliable, how to find information on medicines, physicians and medical conditions, and how to find journal articles. Library services will also be covered.
Internet job search tips: Identify the best job search web sites, search strategies & online job applications
Introduction to the Internet: Basic introduction to setting up and using a web browser and searching the Internet.
Library Catalog & My Account: Tips for searching books, videos & other items in our catalog. Also: placing reserves, renewing books, and checking your account.
Library Databases from A to Z: Try out 7 of the 10 databases you can use from home: science, geography, consumer information, current events, literature and history. (For other three databases see Magazines and Newspapers from Home class.)
Magazines & newspapers from home: How to use EBSCO, ProQuest and Custom Newspapers, from home, to find full-text magazine and newspaper articles.
Make your own business cards: Use simple Word templates to create your own cards. Requires: Word for Beginners classes or knowledge of Word
Maps and directions on the web: Don't get lost; learn which online schedules to use for directions, where to go for bus and subway schedules. Which websites provide the best geographic information?
OverDrive eBooks: All of the libraries in Morris County now provide access to OverDrive eBooks. Learn how to download these books to your computer or MP3 player. Service incluces best sellers, popular fiction and more!
PC Basics 1 (Please take these classes in order): Intro to the PC, Mouse & Mouse Practice This basic, beginning-level class provides an overview of the parts of the personal computer (PC), an introduction to the Windows desktop and its components, mouse practice sessions and a brief introduction to the Windows operating system.
PC Basics 2: Working with Windows Building on items covered in PC Basics 1, this class covers the essential components of Windows-based programs including the title bar, menu bar and tool bar, moving and resizing windows, working with multiple windows, closing and opening windows, and more.
PC Basics 3: Windows Files and Folders The third class in the PC Basics series covers additional, advanced Windows related topics with a special focus on creating, opening, closing, renaming, and moving files and folders.
People, places & things: finding it fast on the Internet: Online phone books, company contacts, magazine articles, and quick facts. What are you looking for? Bring your examples and we'll look them
Politics & news on the 'Net: How to find information about elected officials (contact information, voting records) and other political and election-related sites.
PowerPoint 1: Introduction to creating simple presentations with PowerPoint. Requires familiarity with PC basics and Word.
PowerPoint 2: Working wtih photos and graphics, drawing tools, audio and animation
Reference USA: Use this database to find company information and create custom lists. Excellent tool for job seekers, entrepreneurs, market researchers, and non-profit fundraisers.
Social software: All about MySpace, YouTube, FaceBook, LinkedIn & other popular ways people are using the Internet to communicate.
Travel planning online: Everything you need to know to plan your next trip!
Typing practice & mouse skills: Self-paced open lab for people want to practice. We provide tutorials & assistance.
Welcome to the library: Overview of the services and sources MCL offers to everyone who lives and works in Morris County.
What do I read next?: Looking for a good book? Learn about the online and print tools we recommend for locating fiction by genre, theme and topic.
Word 1 (Please take these classes in order): Learn how to type a simple letter in Word. We will cover beginning your document, adjusting fonts (typefaces, size, bolding), margins, printing, and saving.
Word 2: Simple editing, layout and design. Requires basic familiarity with Word.
Word 3: Lists (numbered, bullets), page numbers, and copy/paste text and pictures from the Internet.
Word 4: Review and refresh everything we've learned in Word 1-3 PLUS e-mailing your documents as attachments.
Your library @home: Learn how to access our databases, e-mail reference services, and find out what's going on in the library from your home computer.

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Morris County Library (NJ)
1 May 2008